Win gives Tar Heels mental boost

Posted Feb 12, 2008

With Ty Lawson out of the lineup, the Tar Heels have lost much of their offensive verve, committing 61 turnovers over the last three games. Yet what the Tar Heels may have gained in a come-from-behind 103-93 double-overtime victory over the Tigers is an added level of mental toughness, the confident resolve it takes to triumph in March and into April. (Fayetteville Observer)

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